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SY0-701 · Question #41

Which of the following is a primary security concern for a company setting up a BYOD program?

The correct answer is D. Jailbreaking. Jailbreaking is a primary security concern for a company setting up a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program. Jailbreaking is the process of removing the manufacturer's or the carrier's restrictions on a device, such as a smartphone or a tablet, to gain root access and install…

Submitted by haru.x· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

Which of the following is a primary security concern for a company setting up a BYOD program?

Options

  • AEnd of life
  • BBuffer overflow
  • CVM escape
  • DJailbreaking

How the community answered

(28 responses)
  • A
    7% (2)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    86% (24)

Explanation

Jailbreaking is a primary security concern for a company setting up a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program. Jailbreaking is the process of removing the manufacturer's or the carrier's restrictions on a device, such as a smartphone or a tablet, to gain root access and install unauthorized or custom software. Jailbreaking can compromise the security of the device and the data stored on it, as well as expose it to malware, viruses, or hacking. Jailbreaking can also violate the warranty and the terms of service of the device, and make it incompatible with the company's security policies and standards. Therefore, a company setting up a BYOD program should prohibit jailbreaking and enforce device compliance and encryption.

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